Follow theactor making his Broadway debut as Haled for a day as he gives us an exclusive inside glimpse into what it is like to star on the Great White Way.

Marc J. Franklin

Ari’el Stachel is finding his reality while living a dream. The young actor, who recently made his Broadway debut in The Band’s Visit, has found his world flipped upside-down, moving from the audition grind to performing 8 times a week in the quiet new musical taking Broadway by storm. For many, it’s easy to get swept up in the glamorous newness of it all, but Stachel turns to building a life of discipline and structure to stay grounded. He is humble as describes his experience bring his character, the flirtations crooner Haled, to life. “You can’t really think about the fact that 1000+ people are watching you. That’s almost too much to fathom. I’m just focusing on the story.”

But a broad smile betrays his cool demeanor. “For me, there is a sense of wonder and excitement as much as their might be for an audience,” he gushes as reflects on his Broadway experience.

Stachel takes us through a typical Thursday – from his morning meditation to prepping for his show at night – giving us a glimpse at what it is like to be a star on the rise.

Flip through photos of the day below:

Spend a Day with The Band’s Visit’s Ari’el Stachel

Spend a Day with The Band’s Visit’s Ari’el Stachel

Follow theactor making his Broadway debut in the hit new musical for a day as he gives us an exclusive inside glimpse into what it is like to star on Broadway.

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After recently making his Broadway debut as Haled in The Band’s Visit, Ari’el Stachel spends his days building structure and routine within his new life, helping to keep the young actor grounded and ready to perform 8 times a week.
Marc J. Franklin

Stachel starts each day with meditation. “Breathing for 20 minutes twice a day, deeply and quietly, is really about training your body to feel relaxed. It literally brings you back down to earth.”
Marc J. Franklin

Following his meditation, Stachel heads to the gym. “If I don’t get some form of exercise, the day is off,” he explains. “The marker of a successful day is one that starts with a physical thing.”
Marc J. Franklin

On the way to the gym, Stachel meets up with performer Dez Duron in Washington Square Park. As a self-described extrovert, he gets his energy by being connected to the people around him.
Marc J. Franklin

Stachel checks into New York Health and Racquet Club for his workout.
Marc J. Franklin at New York Health and Racquet Club

“It’s really important to me to feel like I’m working towards a goal,” Stachel explains about why fitness resonates with him. “For me, it is a marker feeling emotionally and physically healthy.”
Marc J. Franklin at New York Health and Racquet Club

Ari'el Stachel
Marc J. Franklin at New York Health and Racquet Club

After the gym, Stachel grabs a quick lunch to refuel.
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As a basketball lover, Stachel finds time to play whenever he can. He stops at a court for a quick pick-up game on his way home.
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